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Is Linear Phase Worthwhile?

Authors: Lee, Richard

AES Convention 68 · Paper 1732 · March 1981

Abstract

This paper investigates the improved performance of 'linear phase' loudspeakers. It was found that phase distortions several times greater than that introduced by conventional speakers are inaudible on speech and music signals. However, making speakers minimum phase also improves other performance aspects which lead to their enhanced stereo and depth presentation. Arising from these findings are guidelines to designing loudspeakers with these characteristics.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 68
AES Convention
68
Paper number
1732
Publication date
March 6, 1981
Affiliation
Rank HiFi, Bradford, England (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper